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Health Tip: What Your Child Can do About Bullying

Latest Healthy Kids News (HealthDay News) — Bullying can be physical, verbal or through virtual spaces including the internet and social media, says KidsHealth. Regardless of the medium, bullying can make young people afraid, stressed, depressed and anxious. KidsHealth advises what your child can do about bullying: Tell a trusted adult, such as a parent, […]

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TV Can Be a Good Influence on Kids’ Eating Habits

TV Can Be a Good Influence on Kids’ Eating Habits

Latest Healthy Kids News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Can television teach kids how to eat healthy? Maybe, suggests new research. Watching cooking shows that featured healthy recipes seemed to encourage healthy eating in children, the study showed. “The findings from this study indicate cooking programs can be a promising tool for promoting […]

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U.S. Doctors Often Test, Treat Kids Unnecessarily

U.S. Doctors Often Test, Treat Kids Unnecessarily

Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Regardless of their family’s insurance status, many children get medical care they don’t need, a new study suggests. One in 11 publicly insured and 1 in 9 privately insured children in the United States were given what the researchers called unnecessary, “low-value” care in […]

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Whole Milk May Lower Children’s Obesity Risk

Whole Milk May Lower Children’s Obesity Risk

Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Children who drink whole milk may have a lower risk of overweight and obesity than those who drink low-fat milk, a new review suggests. Canadian investigators analyzed 14 studies that included nearly 21,000 children who drank either whole milk (3.3% fat) or milk with […]

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PANDAS Disease

PANDAS Disease

Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) facts Picture of PANDAS – Streptococcal Infections PANDAS is an acronym for “pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections.” It is a fairly recently described disorder (1990s). An autoimmune response to a streptococcal infection is the leading theory as to the cause of PANDAS. It […]

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Health Tip: Help Your Child Safely Lose Weight

Health Tip: Help Your Child Safely Lose Weight

Latest Healthy Kids News (HealthDay News) — Obesity can increase your child’s risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and prediabetes, says Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. With minor changes, you can help your child maintain a healthy weight. To help your child safely shed pounds, the hospital encourages parents to: Reduce or eliminate […]